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Trump's tariff threat looms over Japan teamakers
News, Published on 19/07/2025
» A breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha.
EEC Honours 25 Entrepreneurs for Service Excellence
Published on 18/07/2025
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECO), also known as the EEC, recently hosted a ceremony to present the “EEC Select Best Service 2025” certification to 25 entrepreneurs from Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provinces. The event was held at Central Festival Pattaya Beach under the theme “EEC Select Best Service = Service + SMART & SMILE.”
Mounting economic woes pummel industry's morale
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» A storm of economic pain has hit local entrepreneurs, causing the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) to fall to an eight-month low in June, with the situation likely to lead to a dim industry outlook over the next three months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025
» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.
Thailand confident of securing lower US tariff with trade offers
Published on 08/07/2025
» Thailand remains optimistic about securing a lower tariff rate than the 36% levy announced by US President Donald Trump based on an offer to bring down import tax on most US goods to zero, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Express delivery pivots to new markets
Business, Published on 07/07/2025
» Some express delivery operators in Thailand are charting new growth paths to avoid reliance on e-commerce platforms.
Too much dazzle
Postbag, Published on 05/07/2025
» Re: "New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards", (BP, July 4).
Chafing under medical marijuana changes
News, Published on 02/07/2025
» Small business owners and employees in cannabis shops have raised concerns about the abrupt regulatory changes on the use of cannabis and their economic impact.
Thailand's cannabis dreams go up in smoke
News, Published on 27/06/2025
» In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Marriott Turns Coffee Waste into Green Solutions
Published on 25/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 25 — Something sustainable is brewing at Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts in Thailand and Cambodia! As the planet prepares to mark World Environment Day on June 5th, 2025, Marriott Thailand Business Council has revealed a series of eco-friendly activities to eliminate food waste across the kingdom, including a coffee upcycling initiative.